See the Latest State-ofthe-Art Processing & Packaging Machinery at the PPMA Show

The PPMA Show is the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition.

Once again taking place at the NEC Birmingham, between 26-28 September, this is a complete production line event with something for everyone involved in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems.

The show promises to be an excellent show window for this fastgrowing industry, with over 300 exhibitors gathering to showcase their latest products, services and technologies to this booming sector.

For 2023, show visitors will be treated to a display of new and exciting products from sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, household products and toiletries, building materials and supplies, pet care, micro-brewery and distilleries, FMCG, as well as contract packers and more.

The PPMA show, established over 37 years ago, is organised by the PPMA Group of Associations, comprising the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA), British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) and UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA). Together, these specialist trade associations serve more than 550 member and affiliate member companies.

This year’s three-day exhibition is bursting with more content than ever before, giving visitors plenty of options to see and explore. Here’s just a flavour of what visitors can expect:

• Live demonstrations of new machinery in action

• Video presentations by influential industry experts broadcast on screens across the exhibition and later on PPMA TV.

With over 300 exhibitors showcasing more than 2,650 brands and representing the full spectrum of the industry, companies will be keen to show visitors how they can improve their businesses with the latest cutting-edge technologies. This can help businesses stay ahead with the latest trends, improve efficiency, and make better use of resources.

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• Networking opportunities.

• Keeping an eye on the competition by learning more about the people and companies in their sector.

• Benchmark best practice by keeping tabs on industryleading performers.

• Building new relationships – helping visitors develop a better understanding of the industry, share information, and gain valuable insights.

• A full programme of seminars – helping visitors stay ahead of the game in the processing and packaging industry sectors. Hearing from industry experts about the latest trends and innovations and learning how to apply these to their own business.

• Inspiration and innovative solutions – for those needing help with their own business problems, visitors need look no further than the cutting edge machinery on display. By integrating new machines into their own business, visitors can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and boost productivity. Whether they are looking for ways to reduce costs or improve output, all visitors can learn how new machinery will help them achieve their goals.

• Visitors can experience the complete production line event in action from start to finish. This is a rare opportunity to see how it all works together.

• Free to attend.

With over 300 exhibitors showcasing more than 2,650 brands and representing the full spectrum of the industry, companies will be keen to show visitors how they can improve their businesses with the latest cutting-edge technologies. This can help businesses stay ahead with the latest trends, improve efficiency, and make better use of resources. Here are some just some of the hundreds of the exhibitors taking part in the show:

Reiser (D100) has been for over 60 years a leading supplier of processing and packaging equipment for the meat, food, pet food, bakery, and cheese industries.

Their solutions can range from single machines to complete process-to-packaging production lines. They provide solutions that combine specialised equipment, custom engineering and expertise to meet their customers’ challenges.

ULMA (B32) applications that are available on the market, including Flow Pack (HFFS), Thermoforming (TF), Traysealing (TS), Vertical (VFFS), Shrink Wrapping and Stretch Film packaging technologies. They also provide a range of automated solutions that can streamline your packaging process, including crate/case loading and product handling, pick and place, palletising, end of line and full turnkey project management.

Omori UK (G20) equipment, specialising in tempering, mixers, grinders, and coating equipment. In addition, they supply a variety of packaging options such as flowrapping, stretchwrapping, stick packing and pouch (Doy Pack) filling and end of line checkweighing, metal detecting and X-ray inspection.

Ishida Europe (A104) manufacture, and installation of complete weighing, packing and inspection solutions for the food industry. They specialise in helping manufacturers increase automation, reduce cost and downtime, increase operational efficiencies, and maximise profits. They are leaders for multihead weighers and one of the leading global suppliers of snack food bagmakers, graders, traysealers, X-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, leak detectors and Industry 4.0 solutions.

The PPMA Show is the premier event of the processing and packaging industry, and visitors will not be disappointed with the array of exhibitors, demonstrations, seminars, and networking opportunities which have been designed to enrich the visitor experience.

Silverson Machines at the PPMA show 2023

This year Silverson Machines will be on stand E20 at the PPMA show. On the stand will be a range of high shear mixing equipment, from smaller-scale Laboratory mixers to full scale production mixers such as the Flashmix.

For more information and to register for a free ticket to this year’s show, visit: https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/visit

The L5 Series Laboratory mixer is suitable for the widest range of applications

As well as the Flashmix, this year visitors to the stand will be able to see working examples of the Silverson Batch, Ultramix and Laboratory mixers including the Silverson FMX5.

The FMX5 provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/ liquid mixing on a laboratory scale. The unit is suitable for small scale manufacturing and R&D work with a typical batch size of up to 10 litres, depending on viscosity.

an accurate and easy means of predicting the performance of the Flashmix in the laboratory, helping to streamline the scaleup process. The mixer has been tested on a wide range of powders, giving comparable results to the production scale Flashmix. These powders include gums (CMC, Guar, Gum Arabic, Pectin, Xanthan), Carbopol, Bentonite and many others across a range of industries.

With a capacity from 1ml up to 12 litres and the ability to mix in-line with flow rates up to 20 litres/minute, the L5 Series offers excellent reproducibility when scaling up to full-scale production and provides an accurate and easy means of forecasting the performance of larger Silverson machines under

It operates on the same principle as its larger counterparts and provides with

If you’d like to discuss your mixing application visit Silverson Machines at stand E20.

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